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Manufacturers’ index reflects weak export expectations

The latest National Association of Manufacturers quarterly survey released today found that 59.6 percent of respondents were positive about their own company’s outlook, down sharply from 91.2 percent one year ago. Export expectations help to explain much of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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IDALS offers record number of beekeeping classes

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports that various organizations are offering a record 27 beekeeping schools. Early enrollment is encouraged to ensure that minimum enrollment numbers are met. Fees vary. There are …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Event Dec. 15: CIRAS offers session on marketing through Google

Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service will offer a free webinar on Internet marketing strategies at 1 p.m. Dec. 15. The session will cover the basics of search engine optimization and special …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Middle class is larger but holds less than 50 percent of the wealth

More American households make up the middle class than 40 years ago, yet they comprise a smaller share of overall wealth, according to an analysis of government data by Pew Research Center, MarketWatch reported.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 10, 2015
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MPO: Policies promote too much parking, environmental damage

In a new report, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization makes the case that cities should change their policies to require fewer parking spaces and apartment complexes should charge for parking separate from rent.…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 10, 2015
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Ames Economic Development hires business development director

The Ames Economic Development Commission has hired John Hall as the director of business development and marketing. Hall, currently executivedirector of the Story City Greater Chamber Connection, will begin his new job Dec. 14. In …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Demolition begins for future downtown convention center hotel

In downtown Des Moines, chances are that construction of a big project means the demolition of a project that was new decades ago. In that vein, crews began demolishing the former Allied Insurance building at …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Event Dec. 10: TAI event combines beer, tech talk

The Technology Association of Iowa’s popular TechBrew series brings its blend of beer and tech talk to the East Village’s Beechwood Lounge today from 5 to 7 p.m. The informal gathering draws technologists, business representatives…
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Iowa Girl Scouts hires new CEO

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has hired Beth Shelton as the organization’s new CEO. She replaces Jamie Boersma, who retired in August. Shelton has experience with various non-profit organizations, including the American Heart Association and Simpson College. She …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2015
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Real GDP up 4.5 percent in Iowa for second quarter

  New statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which detail for the first time gross domestic product by state, indicate that economic growth was widespread across the majority of the states…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 10, 2015